Cartoon Saloon, established in 1999 by Paul Young, Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey, is a world-renowned animation studio with five Academy Award and two Golden Globe nominations and many award wins including BAFTA and Emmy. Located in Kilkenny (Ireland), the studio produces brave and beautiful shorts, feature films and TV series. Cartoon Saloon is the founder and host of Kilkenny Animated, an annual festival of visual storytelling incorporating exhibitions, talks and performances celebrating the creativity of the animation craft.
In 2024, Cartoon Saloon will be celebrating its 25th anniversary! Exciting events are planned throughout the year to mark this special occasion.
